In this YouTube video, a cicada sits on a leaf and, over the course of two hours, sheds its old self via molting. Molting is ...

Periodical cicadas, Brood XIV, emerge in parts of the eastern U.S. every 17 years. Scientists study cicadas to understand their unique life cycle, timekeeping abilities, and response to climate ...

Periodical cicadas, Brood XIV, emerge in parts of the eastern U.S. every 17 years. Scientists study cicadas to understand their unique life cycle, timekeeping abilities, and response to climate ...

But annual cicadas will be back in Illinois in 2025. Here's what to know about this year's cicada outlook. What are annual cicadas? Annual − or dog-day − cicadas sound the same as periodical ...

Cicada season may be over, but another pest emerges right after. Here's how to prevent possible bites and rashes from oak leaf itch mites.

For the past several weeks, periodical cicadas have emerged in the wooded areas around my home. Their singing filled the air, so my husband and I ventured into the woods to get a closer look ...